Union Gas: Home Reno Rebate Program

The Rebate that will help you offset costs of home insulation

Probably the most important home renovation is the one that delivers value. And here, making a home substantially more energy efficient may be at the top of the list. At Union Gas, energy efficiency upgrades are eligible for various rebate programs. In fact, property owners who do "energy smart upgrades" can qualify for significant rebates to offset the cost of those upgrades. Better still, the long-term utility savings will make a big difference on the monthly home budget.

By improving overall energy efficiency throughout the home, property owners may qualify for up to $5,000 in renovation grants.

Professional insulation installation can reduce energy bills up 20%

And when that work is professionally done, energy bills can be reduced by up to 20% every year. The truth is, a high-quality energy retrofit will also increase the value of the home – today, an energy efficient home is much more attractive to a prospective buyer, offering a distinct value advantage over other homes that may be less energy efficient. Rebates have never been higher. For those who qualify, the Home Reno Rebate Program offers cash-back up to $5,000 to offset eligible renovations or upgrade costs.

How do you qualify for the Home Reno Rebate Program?

Property owners must work with a Registered Energy Advisor who will professionally expedite a pre-reno Energy Audit. Recommendations will be made for renovating or upgrading the premises to enhance energy overall efficiency.
The property owner completes (a minimum of) two renovations from a prescribed list.
Your Registered Energy Advisor performs a post-reno Energy Audit. The necessary paperwork is submitted to Union Gas, and a rebate cheque is forwarded to the property owner (usually arrives within 60 days of submission). Rebates include the cost of the Energy Audit (excluding HST).

A reputable, professional contractor like GNI must perform all of the renovation work, and when renovations have been completed, the Energy Advisor will execute a post-reno appraisal.

Prequalifications:

Applicants must heat their home with an oil, gas, or propane furnace/boiler Wood burning stoves are also applicable - electrically heated homes are not The owned home must be detached; semi; row townhouse; or mobile home

Applicants must also abide by the following geographic requirements

Be a Union Gas customer or otherwise reside a franchise area
Be a Natural Resources Gas customer or live in a franchise area
Be a Utilities Kingston customer or reside in the Kingston area
Be a Kitchener Utility customer or reside in the Kitchener area

Applicants may also live in the districts shown below:

Algoma District
Brant County
Bruce County
Cochrane District
Hastings County - Tudor – Cashel
Kenora District

Manitoulin District
Muskoka District Municipality
Nipissing District
Parry Sound District
Rainy River District
Sudbury District

Sudbury Regional Municipality
Thunder Bay District
Timiskaming District
Frontenac County – Bedford Portland – Loughborough Storrington

What type of insulation upgrades qualify homeowners for the HRR Program?

For the homeowner, insulation upgrades are sure to deliver short-term and long-term benefits. These upgrades might include insulation enhancements in the basement, attic and roof, exterior walls, and other areas of the home where R-Values can be substantially increased. To take full advantage of the Home Reno Rebate Program, homeowners must take responsibility for ensuring their eligibility; for choosing a qualified Certified Energy Advisor; for undertaking to hire an authorized contractor; for compiling invoices; and for meeting the required deadlines.

With higher rebates (up to $5,000) now available through Ontario’s Green Investment Fund, it’s the perfect time to start doing the energy retrofits that will pay off in the years to come.
Learn more about how to receive up to $5,000 in Union Gas rebates when improving home energy

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